Homemade Lemonade

3 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 cup lemon peel strips (about 6 lemons)
3 cups lemon juice (about 14 lemons)
1 liter club soda (chilled)

In a large saucepan mix together the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in lemon peel. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. Cool slightly, then add the lemon juice.

Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Discard lemon peel strips. Pour mixture into a large pitcher; gradually stir in club soda.